At the Heart of the Matter
We know that there are many dimensions of wellness, and that goes for what’s happening in our minds and bodies too.
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We know that there are many dimensions of wellness, and that goes for what’s happening in our minds and bodies too.
You’ve likely heard the adage ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. But these days, as a teacher, bus driver, custodian, payroll clerk (or other role), you may need to continue leaning on your ‘village’ of support and caring to help you navigate life’s ups and downs, especially now amid a global pandemic.
The highs of trick-or-treating season are over now, and with the holiday season just around the corner it’s a great time to think about our health, and in particular, type 2 diabetes. November is diabetes awareness month, and we want to help you focus on creating a lifestyle that keeps you well along your lifelong health journey. Fun fact: type 2 diabetes is entirely preventable! This is a big deal because it’s completely within our power to manage our wellness and be a good example for others in our lives.
Seasonal influenza—the flu, if you will—is a respiratory virus that thrives in the fall and winter months, bringing with it a number of unpleasant symptoms. It’s easily spread from person to person and can cause severe outcomes (including fatalities), making it a serious public health concern.
With access to information like immunizations you’ve received in Alberta, medications administered from community pharmacies and lab test results, along with great tools to help you keep better track of your health, MyHealth is home to valuable, easy-to-understand health information and tools made for all Albertans. You also have access to general information about health conditions, healthy living, medications, tests, treatments, educational videos, symptom checkers, emergency phone numbers and a healthcare locator (e.g.
It’s a task that’s often forgotten, but regularly checking the labels on your prescriptions and other over-the-counter health products ensures that you’re not taking anything expired or keeping medication you no longer need. If you do find yourself with unused or expired medications, it’s important that you bring them to your pharmacy for proper disposal.
The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association has a few tips for returning medications to your pharmacist: